Cyprus, the third largest of the Mediterranean islands and the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, is renowned as the island of love. One in five couples from the UK choose to get married overseas with Cyprus being the perfect destination for wedding ceremonies and romantic breaks alike. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and regular flights from the UK it is no wonder that this beautiful island is so popular with

Kalopanayiotis

the British people. A really romantic place to stay is the village of Kalopanayiotis in the Marathasa Valley on the Troodos Mountain range. Located just over 40 miles from Nicosia and Limassol, the main attraction here is the Lampadistis Monastery, a UNESCO heritage site. Other attractions of this romantic village are the sulphur springs, water mills, beautiful evergreen valley and the traditional architecture. Read more »

The island of Cyprus is visited by nearly a million British visitors every year. Amazing scenery, delicious cuisine, 326 days of sunshine a year and just a four hour flight from the UK are just a few of the things that attract British holidaymakers on their package holidays to visit Cyprus. Other attractions include the Paphos Mosaics which are regarded as the finest mosaic in the Eastern Mediterranean and ten UNESCO listed churches. There are many events that take place on the island; the following are just a few of the ones not to be missed. Read more »

The beautiful island of Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, to the south east of Greece and south of Turkey. The island enjoys a mild climate and has a rich natural heritage.

The following are just a few of the many natural attractions for visitors to explore on their cheap package holidays to Cyprus.

Cyprus Beach

The Beaches

Cyprus offers a variety of different beaches to suit everyone. These include golden, white and dark sandy beaches, pebble and rock beaches, isolated in green or desert environments, lagoon style to rough sea-like waters; this list goes on and on. All of the beaches are very clean with more than 50 having been awarded the Blue Flag. More than 30 of the islands beaches have facilities for handicapped visitors. The Ayia Napa Nissi Beach, Protaras Bay Beach and Konnos Beach in the east have soft golden sands and calm clear waters while the beaches in Larnaca have much darker sands. Limassol beaches have many hotels right on the shoreline while the Pissouri there are high cliffs on two sides of the bay. Paphos beaches are similar to those found in Limassol but if you are looking for more isolated beaches you should go to Latchi or Polis. For complete isolation the Lara coast, west of the Akamas peninsula, will give you the complete solitude you are looking for! Read more »

Located on the south-west tip of the island of Cyprus, Paphos is by far the most popular resort on the island with UK holidaymakers. Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, this purpose built resort of Kato Pafos stretches east from the small port and Ktima Pafos is the ‘old town’ where you will find neoclassical buildings and lively markets. Holidays in Paphos are ideal for people of all ages and all interests. Paphos offers a variety of accommodation to suit all budgets but it is worth noting that most of the accommodation along the Kato Pafos resort strip closes down from January right through to the end of March. The beachfront hotels are separated from the sea by a pedestrian and cycling way.

Paphos

Most of the resort coastline is rocky with a number of sand and gravel coves. For better beaches you will need to travel further afield (about 2 miles) to Yeroskipou beach which although it has a shingle shore, it does have a sandy base under the water. You will find a couple of beach bars and cafes here but beware of the night-time nude bathers (mainly gay bathers) in the summer, especially when there is a full moon! There is a pedestrian and cycling way that runs from Kato Pafos harbour to the edge of Yeroskipou which gives easy access to the whole of the shoreline. Read more »

The beautiful island of Cyprus is fast becoming a golfer’s paradise. Here on the island the ideal Mediterranean climate makes golf a game that you can enjoy all the year round, especially on your last minute holidays.

The island has three international standard 18-hole golf courses all set in tranquil surroundings away from the busy tourist resorts. All of the courses are located in the Paphos area on landscaped hills that are easily accessed from the surrounding areas. Read more »

There are so many amazing places to see in Cyprus, the list seems endless. The following are just a few of the many wonderful places that we think are worth a visit on your holidays to the beautiful island of Cyprus. Take a look at this site if you are looking for those last minute bargains to Cyprus.

Paphos Harbour

Paphos Harbour
Visitors flock to Paphos harbour for the excellent views out to sea and the brightly painted fishing boats which frequent the harbour. Enjoy relaxing and watching the world pass by at one of the fish restaurants, tavernas or cafes which line the harbour side. To explore the areas coastline and beaches you can take a boat tour from the harbour. Read more »

The Thanos Hotels are a long standing family business who understands the difficulties faced by parents when it comes to travelling with youngsters.

New for the 2012 season, they have launched the Twilight Zone Interactive Babysitting as an alternative to babysitting at the Almyra Hotel and the Annabelle Hotel in Paphos.

Aimed at children over 3 years of age, the Twilight Zone is available from 19:00hrs to 23:00hrs, three nights a week between April and October with prices starting from €18 for one child for up to two hours. Read more »

When most people think of Cyprus, the first thing that springs to mind is glorious weather and great temperatures. However, there is more to this amazing island than good weather and beach holidays. Between December and March the Troodos Mountains in the south of the island

Troodos Mountains

offer fantastic skiing opportunities including the Troodos International Ski Competition in March. The competition is under the auspices of the International Ski Federation and challenges skiers with an International Slalom and Giant Slalom race held on the Dias Slope. The piste on the Dias Slope is maintained with the help of three computerised mobile snow guns. Read more »

The beautiful island of Cyprus is surrounded by the sparkling crystal clear blue Mediterranean Sea. Year round sunshine makes the island the perfect destination at anytime of the year and is a perfect choice for your winter sun holidays, family holidays, weddings and honeymoons. Many hotels are located near the beach and are therefore perfect for your cheap holidays to Cyprus.

Cyprus belongs to the European Blue Flag Campaign, with only the top quality beaches being awarded the Blue Flag seal of approval. The island offers a variety of beaches; some have golden sands while others are a mixture of sand and pebbles. Many have tiny secluded coves with

Ayia Napa, Nissi Beach

others found in isolated spots with long sandy stretches dotted with sand dunes. Most Cypriot beaches offer a variety of water sports such as scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing.

Ayia Napa is well known for the beautiful blue flag Nissi Beach. Visitors are attracted to this beach for its soft golden sands and calm waters which are ideal for families and couple alike. There is a tiny island just 100 metres from the beach which visitors can easily reach by foot through the shallow waters. Read more »

Omodhos is a beautiful romantic Cypriot mountain village which is located close to some of the Mediterranean’s best beaches. Sitting on the scenic southern slops of the Troodos Mountains, Omodhos is just 20 minutes from the beautiful beach at Kurium Bay and within easy reach of

Omodhos

the beach resorts of Limassol and Paphos. Although temperatures do drop in January and February, Omodhos is a great choice for your winter sun holidays with an average 5 hours of sunshine a day and temperatures which will feel mild compared to those in the UK. The village attracts couples and visitors looking for good quality accommodation at budget prices for their family holidays to Cyprus. Read more »